City Council Special Session - 11/10/2026

The City of Milwaukie, Oregon City Council held a special session on November 10, 2026. On the consent agenda, Council unanimously approved resolutions authorizing contracts with Northwest Control Company and JH Kelly for HVAC maintenance and repair services; no contract values or contract numbers were stated. Council also upheld the city’s abatement costs for a property at 12017 SE River Road after hearing an objection. Staff explained that the cleanup involved two workdays, three bids, contractor charges, and city staff time; Council suggested clearer contractor invoices in future cases. Separately, the Rotary Club pledged $100,000 toward Phase 3 of Milwaukie Bay Park, and staff reported an approximately $100,000 Oregon Department of Forestry grant supporting the urban forest management plan update.

Council reviewed tree-code enforcement and the draft urban forest management plan. Staff estimated the tree fund could total about $120,000 by the end of the biennium. Council gave general direction to examine tree-care and planting incentives, potential partnerships, clearer and more objective criteria for future cost-sharing or exemptions, and homeowner-versus-contractor responsibility; no funding allocation or code change was approved. The city and Clackamas County also announced an upcoming public open house on planned Stanley Avenue safety, roadway, and stormwater improvements, but no related procurement action was taken.